公开(公告)号：US20080129077A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US10940561

申请日：2004-09-13

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P7/04

CPC分类号： B60J7/141

摘要： A tonneau cover assembly is provided having a plurality of substantially rigid panels inserted between the fabric and the bows and then locked into place and/or supported by snap-fit elements connecting to the peripheral frame of the tonneau cover. The snap-fit elements can also serve to positively locate the bows with respect to the frame. The panels can be closely dimensioned with respect to the distance across the frame or spaced somewhat to accommodate insertion about frame hinges and/or close fitting fabric, bows and frames. Two sided adhesive tape can be used between the panels and the snap-fit elements and the bows to maintain panel placement in the event that the assembly is to be a permanent aspect of the tonneau cover. Panels can also be perforated for weight reduction and/or cost savings without significant loss of theft security. Panels can be padded for impact absorption without permanent deformation so as to maintain tonneau cover attractiveness despite significant wear and tear during use.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种吨盖组件，其具有插入在织物和弓之间的多个基本上刚性的面板，然后通过连接到吨位盖的周边框架的卡扣配合元件锁定就位和/或支撑。 卡扣配合元件还可以用于相对于框架确定定位弓。 面板可以相对于穿过框架的距离紧密地定尺寸或稍微间隔开以容纳围绕框架铰链和/或紧密配合的织物，弓和框架的插入。 如果组件是钢板盖的永久性方面，则可以在面板和卡扣配合元件和弓之间使用双面胶带以保持面板放置。 面板也可以穿孔，减轻重量和/或节省成本，而不会显着损失盗窃安全。 面板可以填充冲击吸收而不会永久变形，以尽可能保持使用期间的严重磨损和撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US09975463B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15498775

申请日：2017-04-27

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60G17/00 ,  B60P1/18 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/02 ,  B60P1/08 ,  B60G11/22 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/027

CPC分类号： B60P1/18 ,  B60G11/225 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G2202/41 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2500/324 ,  B60G2800/203 ,  B60P1/027 ,  B60P1/08 ,  B60P1/431

摘要： A vehicle lowering system having a cargo surface with an adjacent pivoting arm is connected to a vehicle at a pivot point. The pivoting arm moves between a raised and a lowered position by an actuator that is affixed to a frame and the pivoting arm. The frame has an upper portion and a lower portion that provides structure for the portion of the frame that is beyond the pivot point and actuator. The pivot arm has a spindle that holds and allows a wheel to rotate. The spindle has an axis that is always located above the cargo surface. The actuator is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the actuator moves between the extended and retracted position, the pivoting arm moves the vehicle between a raised and a lowered position.

公开(公告)号：US20070108792A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US10286711

申请日：2002-11-04

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P7/02

CPC分类号： B60J7/08 ,  B60J7/198

摘要： A soft top tonneau cover is formed from a plurality of hinged frame sections that are foldable between overlaying positions and extended positions. Camlock clamps are integrated into the frame so as to provide a stable, quick release latch to the walls of the bed with a minimum of spacial intrusion into the bed. The hinge between the frame sections has a double pivot so as to automatically tension the top when folded open. Strap clamps are integrated into the frame so as to permit the sections to be secured when folded closed.

摘要翻译： 软顶盖吨盖由多个铰接框架部分形成，其可在重叠位置和延伸位置之间折叠。 Camlock夹具被集成到框架中，以便以最小的空间入侵床提供稳定的快速释放闩锁到床的壁。 框架部分之间的铰链具有双重枢轴，以便当折叠打开时自动张紧顶部。 带状夹具被集成到框架中，以便在折叠闭合时允许部分被固定。

公开(公告)号：US6149220A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US910967

申请日：1997-08-07

申请人： Ross Weldy ,  Jack G. Barben

发明人： Ross Weldy ,  Jack G. Barben

IPC分类号： B60J7/16 ,  B60P7/02

CPC分类号： B60J7/1621

摘要： A cover for the cargo area of a vehicle includes two rails secured to opposite sides of the cargo area of the vehicle. A cover material is bounded by four peripheral rails. Two of the rails have the same cross-section and are located on two sides of the cover material. The other two rails are of a different configuration and are located on other two sides of the cover. A biasing member, such as a torsion bar, is inserted into the ends of each of the rails secured to the vehicle bed. The opposite end of the torsion bar is located in and slides within a cylinder. The opposite end of the cylinder includes a slide member. The slide members are located in channels formed in two of the rails. In the closed position, latches engage the torsion bars and hold the cover in place. To open the cover, two of the latches are disengaged, thereby allowing the cover to rise in response to the force of the biasing members. The cover pivots about a hinge formed by the engagement of the secured latches with the torsion bars.

摘要翻译： 车辆的货物区域的盖子包括固定在车辆的货物区域的相对侧上的两个轨道。 覆盖材料由四个外围导轨限定。 两个轨道具有相同的横截面并且位于覆盖材料的两侧。 另外两个导轨具有不同的配置，并且位于盖的其他两侧。 诸如扭杆的偏置构件被插入固定到车床的每个轨道的端部中。 扭杆的相对端位于气缸内并在气缸内滑动。 气缸的相对端包括滑动构件。 滑动构件位于形成在两个导轨中的通道中。 在关闭位置，闩锁接合扭力杆并将盖子固定到位。 为了打开盖，两个闩锁脱开，从而允许盖响应偏置构件的力而升高。 盖子围绕通过固定的闩锁与扭杆的接合而形成的铰链枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20170246975A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15498775

申请日：2017-04-27

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P1/18 ,  B60G1/02 ,  B60P1/43

CPC分类号： B60P1/18 ,  B60G11/225 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G2202/41 ,  B60G2300/02 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2500/324 ,  B60G2800/203 ,  B60P1/027 ,  B60P1/08 ,  B60P1/431

摘要： A vehicle lowering system having a cargo surface with an adjacent pivoting arm is connected to a vehicle at a pivot point. The pivoting arm moves between a raised and a lowered position by an actuator that is affixed to a frame and the pivoting arm. The frame has an upper portion and a lower portion that provides structure for the portion of the frame that is beyond the pivot point and actuator. The pivot arm has a spindle that holds and allows a wheel to rotate. The spindle has an axis that is always located above the cargo surface. The actuator is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the actuator moves between the extended and retracted position, the pivoting arm moves the vehicle between a raised and a lowered position.

公开(公告)号：US07258387B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11524522

申请日：2006-09-20

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P7/02

CPC分类号： B60J7/08 ,  B60J7/198

摘要： A clamp for securing a tonneau cover to the bed of pick-up truck in which the clamp includes a base secured to the cover and a handle rotatably connected to the base. A cam part is located between the handle and the base, which upon rotation of the handle in a general horizontal plane causes the cam part to shift upwardly toward the base into engagement with the truck bed, securing the cover to the truck bed.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将吨位盖固定到拾取车的床上的夹具，其中夹具包括固定到盖的基座和可旋转地连接到基座的手柄。 凸轮部分位于手柄和基座之间，当手柄在一般的水平平面中旋转时，凸轮部分向上移动到基座，与卡车底座接合，将盖固定到卡车底座上。

公开(公告)号：US06053558A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-25

申请号：US942338

申请日：1997-10-01

申请人： Ross Weldy ,  Jack G. Barben

发明人： Ross Weldy ,  Jack G. Barben

IPC分类号： B60J7/10 ,  B60P7/02

CPC分类号： B60J7/102

摘要： A cover assembly for the cargo area of a vehicle includes a plurality of rails which can be attached to the walls of a truck bed and a cover having an edge which is engageable by the rails. The rails are connected together by corner members. The corner members include a locking structure which is inserted into a channel in the rails. The locking mechanism of the corner members engages slots in the rails and secures the rails together. The rails include different structures which engage fasteners on the edges of the cover.

摘要翻译： 用于车辆货物区域的盖组件包括多个轨道，其可以附接到卡车车厢的车壁和具有可由轨道接合的边缘的车盖。 导轨通过角部件连接在一起。 角部件包括插入轨道中的通道中的锁定结构。 角部件的锁定机构接合轨道中的槽，并将轨道固定在一起。 轨道包括不同的结构，其接合在盖的边缘上的紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US5275458A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-04

申请号：US873898

申请日：1992-04-24

申请人： Jack Barben ,  Ross Weldy ,  Benjamin M. Kersting

发明人： Jack Barben ,  Ross Weldy ,  Benjamin M. Kersting

IPC分类号： B60J7/10

CPC分类号： B60J7/104 ,  Y10T29/53683 ,  Y10T29/53909

摘要： A tonneau cover assembly is provided having a rail network, a plurality of clamps, one or more crossbars and a flexible top. The rail network is secured about the bed of a pick-up truck, using clamps. Thus, no holes are made in the vehicle, and the entire tonneau cover assembly can be mounted without the use of tools. After the rail network is secured to the truck, the crossbars are placed over the truck bed, and snap onto the clamps. Insert tips allow the crossbars to adjust to various lengths. A tang on the clamp is received by the insert tip, and provides resistance to torsional forces. A hook assembly is sewn about the periphery of the flexible cover and is secured to the rail network. To disengage the flexible cover from the rail network, a stripping member is used. In the first preferred embodiment, the stripping member rests within the rail network and forcibly ejects a portion of the hook assembly from the rail network. In a second preferred embodiment, the stripping member is a part of the hook assembly. Exerting a force on the stripping member disengages a portion of the hook assembly from the rail network. Once a portion of the hook assembly is disengaged from the rail, the remainder of the flexible cover can be easily peeled away.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有轨道网络，多个夹具，一个或多个横梁和柔性顶部的吨位盖组件。 铁路网络使用夹具固定在接载卡车的床上。 因此，在车辆中不产生孔，并且可以在不使用工具的情况下安装整个吨位盖组件。 在铁路网络固定在卡车上之后，十字架放置在卡车上方，并卡在卡箍上。 插入尖端允许横杆调整到各种长度。 夹具上的一根刀柄由刀片尖端接收，并提供抗扭力。 钩组件围绕柔性盖的周边缝合并固定到轨道网。 为了使柔性盖与轨道网分离，使用剥离构件。 在第一优选实施例中，剥离构件搁置在轨道网内，并强制地从轨道网络弹出钩组件的一部分。 在第二优选实施例中，剥离构件是钩组件的一部分。 在剥离构件上施加力使钩组件的一部分与轨道网分离。 一旦钩组件的一部分与轨道脱离，则柔性盖的其余部分可以容易地剥离。

公开(公告)号：US20160264031A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15163754

申请日：2016-05-25

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P1/08 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B60P1/43

CPC分类号： B60P1/08 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B60G11/225 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2800/203 ,  B60P1/027 ,  B60P1/431

摘要： A vehicle lowering system is provided having a movable arm that is connected to a vehicle through an upper link and a lower link. The upper and lower links pivot with respect to the vehicle on pivot points on one end and pivot with respect to the arm on pivot points at the opposite end. The spacing of the pivot points and the length of the upper and lower arm create an instant center, about which the movable arm pivots. An actuator is connected to the vehicle on one end and the movable part of the suspension on the opposite end. The actuator is movable between an extended and a retracted position. When the actuator moves between the extended and retracted position, the movable arm moves the vehicle between a raised and a lowered position.

摘要翻译： 提供一种车辆降低系统，具有通过上连杆和下连杆连接到车辆的可动​​臂。 上连杆和下连杆在一端的枢转点上相对于车辆枢转并且在相对端的枢转点处相对于臂枢转。 枢轴点的间距和上臂和下臂的长度产生一个即时中心，可动臂绕其枢转。 致动器在一端连接到车辆，在相对端连接悬架的可移动部分。 致动器可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动。 当致动器在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动时，可动臂在升高和降低位置之间移动车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20160176331A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14581459

申请日：2014-12-23

申请人： Ross Weldy

发明人： Ross Weldy

IPC分类号： B60P1/08 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60G7/00

CPC分类号： B60P1/08 ,  B60G11/225 ,  B60G17/017 ,  B60G17/027 ,  B60G2300/38 ,  B60G2800/203 ,  B60P1/027 ,  B60P1/431

摘要： A vehicle with a lowering suspension is provided where at least one axle can be moved between a raised position and a lowered position. A cargo area is located above the axle and can be raised and lowered with the axle. When the axle is in the lowered position, a spindle on the axle is located above a part of the frame, allowing the cargo area to be lowered. The cargo area includes an integral ramp that can be raised and lowered.

摘要翻译： 提供具有降低悬架的车辆，其中至少一个轴可以在升高位置和降低位置之间移动。 货物区域位于车轴上方，并可与车轴升降。 当轴处于下降位置时，轴上的主轴位于框架的一部分上方，允许货物区域下降。 货物区域包括可升高和降低的整体斜坡。